Realism- and gameplay-related hardcode fixes for SH3.EXE - Page 210

Sepp von Ch. · 02-04-12, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by h.sie

@DepthCharger, complutum:

Currently, I am hardcoding all my last Test-Versions (TorpedoFailures, DieselDamage, CollisionDamage, BatteryDischarge, TorpedoPistolSwitchBugFix) and some minor corrections into the sh3.exe V16B. Also, the new VampireNightVisionFix will be added after an appropriate test period. After that, V16B will be released. Estimation: About 1 - 4 weeks.

This month! Wow! Looking forward h.sie! Your patch (currently v16a3) is great job for all SHIII players!

jean74 · 02-04-12, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by h.sie

@jean: the original Collisions.act code already considers relevant parameters of the collisional objects like:

mass
armor
speed
collision impact angle
some randomness

So the devs made a good job in principle, but the overall effect on the UBoats pressure hull is too low IMO. So I programmed a factor of 8 (will be customizeable via .ini file) what means that the damage applied to the pressure hull (-> reduction of hitpoints) is boosted by 8. That's all. A simple factor of 8. Nothing more. But only for SurfaceShip-PlayerUboat collisions. All other collisions are not affected.

h.sie

And it event work with iceberg collision !!!

You are really incredible Mister H.sie !!!

Best regards,

Jean

h.sie · 02-04-12, 12:58 PM

If you set the Collision Factor to a negative value, e.g. -1, then you can even repair your pressure hull by ramming a tanker. (In the future, I should focus on arcade gamers

).

jean74 · 02-05-12, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h.sie

If you set the Collision Factor to a negative value, e.g. -1, then you can even repair your pressure hull by ramming a tanker. (In the future, I should focus on arcade gamers

).

Greetings

Jean

h.sie · 02-05-12, 06:52 AM

Added to the 1st post of this thread:

Personal Note
The term "realistic" in this thread is not meant as "absolute realistic". Instead, it has to be understood as "what h.sie assumes to be realistic".

Robin40 · 02-05-12, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h.sie

Added to the 1st post of this thread:

Personal Note
The term "realistic" in this thread is not meant as "absolute realistic". Instead, it has to be understood as "what h.sie assumes to be realistic".

sure

in case someone believes you are God

h.sie · 02-05-12, 10:29 AM

Not god, but Petrus - since I can change that weather as I like (unfortunately only in sh3)

erikdell · 02-05-12, 12:49 PM

hey guys! where is the file that contains the surface tanker's names so i can modify them to use the mod?

h.sie · 02-05-12, 05:41 PM

@erik:

data\Campaigns\Campaign\Campaign_SCR.mis

U-Tankers are Class=NavalBase

Graf Paper · 02-05-12, 06:23 PM

One thing I've been very curious about is regarding the possibility of enabling independent speed controls for the port and starboard engines.

I recall that, some time ago, Racerboy had found "lost" telegraphs on the bridge, or conning tower, for the port and starboard engines while he was combing through the DAT files one day. Based on that information, it seems that the developers had intended to have this feature, but then abandoned it.

I wonder if the program code also exists somewhere in the game files, but was disabled?

h.sie · 02-06-12, 01:59 AM

@Graf Paper:This is already on the todo-list, but until now I didn't find anything in the code. I guess >95% of the code is still secret for me.

Graf Paper · 02-06-12, 11:34 AM

Most people have no idea just how huge the code base is for a 3D game such as SH3. The fact that you've unlocked the secrets of even 5%, and without benefit of the source code or an SDK, is still an amazing feat.

I assume you're using tools like OllyDbg or IDA and Hex-Rays, but I still don't envy you the task of trying to make sense of all that. It's likely there were also some obfuscation methods used to worsen your headache.

I had always hoped someone might finally unravel the full structure of SH3, and you've taken those first big steps to being the one. It may only be 5% so far, but it's been brilliantly done!

erikdell · 02-06-12, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h.sie

@erik:

data\Campaigns\Campaign\Campaign_SCR.mis

U-Tankers are Class=NavalBase

Thanks!!! I need fueellll!

Superb Work!!!

reaper7 · 02-06-12, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h.sie

@Graf Paper:This is already on the todo-list, but until now I didn't find anything in the code. I guess >95% of the code is still secret for me.

The biggest problem will be finding a free dial type that you can then assign the 2nd speed telegraph too.
In my testing when creating the 2nd stopwatch (U-jadg) and the working Impact angle Dial.
I was unable to find any free dial-type that responded to imputs given.
In the end I had to use currently used types and hijack them, then reassign the hijacked ones to other dials.

But maybe with exe edits it can be possible to create new dial types that work

Blackjack174 · 02-10-12, 12:09 PM

Just a note for the JGSME supllement thing and text files, at least appending could be automated:

more file1 >> file2

within a batch file will append text from file1 at the end of file2 , just have no clue how this could help adding the wolfpack? units in the campaign files , but it should work with the other files that need modification...

As I couldnt get my GWX 3.0 installation stable I am at the drydock, maybe i will try again some time...

02-04-12, 12:58 PM	#3138
h.sie Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,192 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	If you set the Collision Factor to a negative value, e.g. -1, then you can even repair your pressure hull by ramming a tanker. (In the future, I should focus on arcade gamers ). __________________ My Mediafire page: http://www.mediafire.com/hsie Last edited by h.sie; 02-04-12 at 01:09 PM.

02-05-12, 06:52 AM	#3140
h.sie Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,192 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	Added to the 1st post of this thread: Personal Note The term "realistic" in this thread is not meant as "absolute realistic". Instead, it has to be understood as "what h.sie assumes to be realistic". __________________ My Mediafire page: http://www.mediafire.com/hsie

02-05-12, 10:29 AM	#3142
h.sie Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,192 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	Not god, but Petrus - since I can change that weather as I like (unfortunately only in sh3) __________________ My Mediafire page: http://www.mediafire.com/hsie

02-05-12, 12:49 PM	#3143
erikdell Watch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina Posts: 25 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	U Tanker Mod hey guys! where is the file that contains the surface tanker's names so i can modify them to use the mod?

02-05-12, 05:41 PM	#3144
h.sie Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,192 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	@erik: data\Campaigns\Campaign\Campaign_SCR.mis U-Tankers are Class=NavalBase __________________ My Mediafire page: http://www.mediafire.com/hsie

02-05-12, 06:23 PM	#3145
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	One thing I've been very curious about is regarding the possibility of enabling independent speed controls for the port and starboard engines. I recall that, some time ago, Racerboy had found "lost" telegraphs on the bridge, or conning tower, for the port and starboard engines while he was combing through the DAT files one day. Based on that information, it seems that the developers had intended to have this feature, but then abandoned it. I wonder if the program code also exists somewhere in the game files, but was disabled? __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

02-06-12, 01:59 AM	#3146
h.sie Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,192 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	@Graf Paper:This is already on the todo-list, but until now I didn't find anything in the code. I guess >95% of the code is still secret for me. __________________ My Mediafire page: http://www.mediafire.com/hsie

02-06-12, 11:34 AM	#3147
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Most people have no idea just how huge the code base is for a 3D game such as SH3. The fact that you've unlocked the secrets of even 5%, and without benefit of the source code or an SDK, is still an amazing feat. I assume you're using tools like OllyDbg or IDA and Hex-Rays, but I still don't envy you the task of trying to make sense of all that. It's likely there were also some obfuscation methods used to worsen your headache. I had always hoped someone might finally unravel the full structure of SH3, and you've taken those first big steps to being the one. It may only be 5% so far, but it's been brilliantly done! __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

02-10-12, 12:09 PM	#3150
Blackjack174 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	installation Just a note for the JGSME supllement thing and text files, at least appending could be automated: more file1 >> file2 within a batch file will append text from file1 at the end of file2 , just have no clue how this could help adding the wolfpack? units in the campaign files , but it should work with the other files that need modification... As I couldnt get my GWX 3.0 installation stable I am at the drydock, maybe i will try again some time...